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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 404.73 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 404.73 and 227.70 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 404.73 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/404.73 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 404.73 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 92,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,157.02/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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